White Sox honor fallen World Series hero Bobby Jenks with emotional ballpark tribute

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The Chicago White Sox were in mourning on Monday night, as they played their first home game since the death of former pitcher Bobby Jenks, who died at 44 years old after battling cancer. 

The team, wearing a No. 45 patch on their jerseys to commemorate Jenks, held a moment of silence after showing a tribute video to those in the stands on Monday night at Rate Field. 

The No. 45 patches will be worn for the remainder of the 2025 season. 

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (23) and teammates look on during a tribute to former player Bobby Jenks before the teams game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field. (Matt Marton-Imagn Images)

It was a somber moment, but an expected one to honor Jenks following news of his death over the weekend.

Jenks announced in February that he was dealing with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was in a hospital bed when he made the announcement to MLB.com after moving to Portugal to be closer to his wife’s family. 

BOBBY JENKS, CLOSER FOR WHITE SOX WORLD SERIES-WINNING TEAM, DEAD AT 44

"We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today," White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. 

"None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago. He and his family knew cancer would be his toughest battle, and he will be missed as a husband, father, friend and teammate. He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts."

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